Bill > A07933

This bill creates a special proceedings program in the New York Supreme Court for reviewing Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests and Open Meetings Law claims. It allows individuals to file petitions for review if they are unsatisfied with an agency's response to a FOIL request or if they allege a violation of the Open Meetings Law. The bill establishes procedures for the appointment of hearing officers, informal hearings, and the issuance of decisions by the hearing officers. It also waives the right to other remedies and provides for judicial review of the hearing officer's decision under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.